Bearing removal

[gmk5150]

I have 2017 branson 3520cx tractor...the bearing on front axle is shot on piinion shaft i was able to seal out...now bearing stuck on shaft...Any suggestions how to get it out..thank u

 

[denchen]

As a last resort, get a cutting disc on a small angle grinder, cut in as deep as you can without touching the shaft. Big cold chisel in slot and a big hammer. Hit it hard enough and the case will split.

 

[Hay Dude]

I thought you talking about the kingpin?
I welded a nut onto mine and used a cheater bar on a socket wrench.

 

[K5lwq]

I think this is what you are talking about. There is a snap ring behind the bearing. Looks like if you took a block of wood and place it on the shaft and tap it with a hammer the bearing would come off. See screenshot below. Hope this helps.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Better problem definition is needed.

 

[ericm979]

These may help:

Also if you don't have the service manual there's some in a sticky thread in the Branson section of this site.

 

[gmk5150]

I think this is what you are talking about. There is a snap ring behind the bearing. Looks like if you took a block of wood and place it on the shaft and tap it with a hammer the bearing would come off. See screenshot below. Hope this helps.

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Think ur saying hit pinion from front...and snap ring might break...i cant get to snap ring from front it blocked by seized bearing

 

[K5lwq]

Think ur saying hit pinion from front...and snap ring might break...i cant get to snap ring from front it blocked by seized bearing

Yes I am saying put a piece of wood on the end of the shaft and tap the wood with a hammer. The snap ring should not break. The snap ring would hold the bearing and shaft should go inside the housing. Then you can remove the bearing.

 

[gmk5150]

Im confused where to pound on shaft...from front of tractor or rear...im sorry.

 

[gmk5150]

Im confused how shaft can go it..dont it rest on ring gear lol im 80 yrs old maybe time give up tractor repair...thank u kindly

 

[K5lwq]

I like the word tap. Lol But tap on the end of the shaft driving it into the housing. See arrow on drawing below.

 

[K5lwq]

Im confused how shaft can go it..dont it rest on ring gear lol im 80 yrs old maybe time give up tractor repair...thank u kindly

I believe it should rotate off the ring gear as it goes in. That is why tap is better than pound. Lol

 

[gmk5150]

Omg understand now i try later..ur the best thank u

I believe it should rotate off the ring gear as it goes in. That is why tap is better than pound. Lol

well i tapped for 10 mins shaft never moved to front..pounded few times..how far should it Move...thank u for assistance

 

[gmk5150]

Omg understand now i try later..ur the best thank u

well i tapped for 10 mins shaft never moved to front..pounded few times..how far should it Move...thank u for assistance

I also took 3 bolts off pinion at front of tractor

 

[K5lwq]

I also took 3 bolts off pinion at front of tractor

Is there a way you can post a picture of the bearing and shaft? I would not think it would need to move much before the bearing gets free.

 

[K5lwq]

You may have to remove the differential case first. I was hoping it would move in enough to free the bearing.

 

[gmk5150]

Is there a way you can post a picture of the bearing and shaft? I would not think it would need to move much before the bearing gets free.

Think i got bearing out but i dont see no c clip to get shaft out..less still part bearing left in..i had to split bearing to get out..lol i might be over my head

 

[K5lwq]

It definitely looks like the outer race is still in there. You may be able to pull it with a slide hammer but catching just the race and not the snap ring will be a challenge.

 

[gmk5150]

It definitely looks like the outer race is still in there. You may be able to pull it with a slide hammer but catching just the race and not the snap ring will be a challenge.

Thank so much for help only 193 hours on...strange bearing go fast

 

[K5lwq]

Thank so much for help only 193 hours on...strange bearing go fast

I agree with that! Wonder what type of oil was used in the front end?